Richard Feynman
Physicist known for the Feynman technique of learning by teaching/explaining to a layperson.
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Videos Mentioning Richard Feynman
How to Study for Exams - An Evidence-Based Masterclass
Ali Abdaal
Physicist known for the Feynman technique of learning by teaching/explaining to a layperson.
How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities | Dr. Adam Grant
Andrew Huberman
Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for having artistic hobbies.
181 - Viewing cancer through an evolutionary lens: a radically different approach to treatment
Peter Attia MD
Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose shadow was still present at Princeton during the guest's undergraduate years. He was department chair and a great physicist of his generation.
Leonard Susskind on Richard Feynman, the Holographic Principle, and Unanswered Questions in Physics
Y Combinator
A physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and particle physics, often characterized by his unique approach and philosophical outlook. Susskind discusses Feynman's relationship with philosophy and his views on the atomic bomb.
#130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance
Peter Attia MD
A renowned physicist, mentioned for his eloquent lecture on scientific experimentation and the importance of rooting for the null hypothesis, embodying scientific skepticism.
Stephen Wolfram — Productivity Systems, Richard Feynman Stories, Computational Thinking, and More
Tim Ferriss
A notable physicist and Nobel laureate, known for his intuition and hand calculations, whom Stephen Wolfram knew personally and discussed his approach to physics and quantum mechanics.
167 - Gary Taubes: Bad science and challenging the conventional wisdom of obesity
Peter Attia MD
A physicist whose 'first principle of science'—'you must not fool yourself'—is highly valued by Gary Taubes as a standard for good science.
Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
Andrew Huberman
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist and professor at Caltech, known for being a lifelong tinker, prankster, and maintaining a playful spirit that allowed him to see the world differently and make great discoveries.
How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Dr. Maya Shankar
Andrew Huberman
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his ability to translate complex scientific subjects for general audiences, similar to what Maya Shankar's father did.
Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, The Big Bang, Aliens, Death, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #232
Lex Fridman
Nobel laureate physicist who argued that scientific understanding augments rather than diminishes the wonder and beauty of nature.
Relentless Focus, Full-Contact Entrepreneurship, Epigenetic Reprogramming, and More
Tim Ferriss
Physicist and author of 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!', lauded by Brian Armstrong for his curiosity, boundless energy, and experimental approach to life.
John Preskill on Quantum Computing
Y Combinator
Caltech physicist who emphasized the power of quantum computers over 30 years ago, suggesting they could simulate nature's quantum mechanics. He was interested in computation throughout his life and was involved in Los Alamos during the war.
#158-Brian Deer: A tale of scientific fraud—Andrew Wakefield & the belief that vaccines cause autism
Peter Attia MD
A famous scientist known for emphasizing the principle of not fooling oneself in scientific inquiry, cited by Peter Attia.
Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #247
Lex Fridman
A Nobel laureate physicist, whose quote on specialization and the discussion of broad problems is used to conclude the podcast.
Peter Woit: Theories of Everything & Why String Theory is Not Even Wrong | Lex Fridman Podcast #246
Lex Fridman
Renowned physicist, whose quote about not fooling oneself is used as an outro for the podcast.
#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it
Peter Attia MD
Nobel laureate physicist, quoted by Ioannidis for his emphasis on scientific honesty, stating that the most important rule in science is not to fool yourself, as you are the easiest person to fool.
Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math | Lex Fridman Podcast #226
Lex Fridman
Physicist known for his emphasis on intuition and starting with experiments, often seen as a form of visualization.
#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world
Peter Attia MD
A Nobel laureate physicist, known for his role in the Challenger investigation, where he famously demonstrated the O-ring failure and emphasized using reason when data is insufficient.
Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, and More
Tim Ferriss
A physicist famous for the quote: 'The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool,' which Tim Ferriss uses to introduce the topic of memory malleability.
Science & Survival: A Conversation with Martin Rees (Episode #323)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as one of the exceptional individuals in physics.
Jay McClelland: Neural Networks and the Emergence of Cognition | Lex Fridman Podcast #222
Lex Fridman
A physicist known for his unique visual and intuitive thinking style, brought up as an example of a brilliant mind similar to Jeff Hinton in combining clarity with intuition.
The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair
Andrew Huberman
The great physicist, known for vocal concerns about the health dangers of x-rays, particularly at the dentist.
Donald Knuth: Programming, Algorithms, Hard Problems & the Game of Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #219
Lex Fridman
Nobel Prize-winning physicist whom Knuth admired and knew at Caltech. Feynman reportedly made lecturers nervous, highlighted flaws in physics education, and proposed extending Knuth's arrow notation to complex numbers and even complex numbers of arrows.
#32–Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.: new frontiers in cancer therapy, medicine, and writing
Peter Attia MD
Physicist and Nobel laureate, admired by Siddhartha Mukherjee and cited for his quote about not fooling oneself.